1992 Fiat Cinquecento vs. 1973 Honda Life
To start off, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 897 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Fiat Cinquecento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Fiat Cinquecento weights approximately 220 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Fiat Cinquecento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Fiat Cinquecento | 1973 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Cinquecento | Life |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 897 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 29 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 50.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2090 mm |